Priory Of St Clair Or The Spectre Of The Murdered Nun

Author : Sarah Scudgell Wilkinson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 39 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Chapbooks, English
ISBN : 0975339516

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Priory of St. Clair; Or, the Spectre of the Murdered Nun by Sarah Scudgell Wilkinson Pdf

This rare 1811 Gothic chapbook by Sarah Wilkinson was published by R. Harrild and narrates the tale of Julietta, who though consigned to a French convent, attracts the attention of a gentleman. Kidnapped from the convent, Julietta is imprisoned, raped and murdered in dungeon, only to return to reek havoc, revenge and retribution on her seducer. Wilkinson's chapbooks while often sensational were nevertheless highly moralistic and didactic in tone and rhetoric. The Priory of St. Clair is no exception. Virtue and morality are highlighted by the female characters while the male players, including the clergy, are without exception, evil or easily persuaded to harm women.

Author : Sarah Wilkinson
Publisher : Zittaw Press
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2007-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780979587115

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The Spectre of Lanmere Abbey and the Child of Mystery by Sarah Wilkinson Pdf

This Zittaw edition brings together two of Sarah Wilkinson's forgotten novels: The Spectre of Lanmere Abbey and The Child of Mystery. Though long forgotten and marginalized as a purveyor of literary rubbish, Sarah Wilkinson's work nevertheless belongs to that body of work which is representative of female authors in the 19th century. The Spectre of Lanmere Abbey and The Child of Mystery illustrate the versatility of Wilkinson's pen: one a Gothic novel with decaying buildings and terrifying spectres, and the other, a domestic novel of high fashion based on recent events in London. This edition includes an introduction by Franz J Potter, Wilkinson's letters to the Royal Literary Fund and a complete list of her works.

Author : Rictor Norton
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 788 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2005-04-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0826485855

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Gothic Readings by Rictor Norton Pdf

This is an anthology of Gothic Literature, set within the context of contemporary criticism and readers' responses. It includes selections from the major practitioners and many of their followers, as well as contemporary reviews, private letters and diaries, chapbooks, and contemporary anecdotes about dramatic performances and the design of theatre sets. The selections provide representative samples of the major genres - historical gothic, the Radcliffe school of terror, the Lewis school of horror, tragic melodrama, comic parody, supernatural poetry and ballads, book reviews and literary criticism and anti-Gothic polemic.

Author : Montague Summers
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 594 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781473394896

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The Supernatural Omnibus by Montague Summers Pdf

This collection of haunting tales delves into the thrilling world of the supernatural, and shines light on witchcraft, the undead, and satanism. Collated by the pioneering Catholic witch-hunter, Montague Summers, this spooky compendium takes inspiration from the author’s research into witchcraft. First published in 1931, this spine-chilling collection of short stories explores many taboo topics. The subjects featured in this volume include: - Haunting and Disease - From Beyond the Grave - The Undead Dead - A Soul from Purgatory - Shadow Destiny - Black Magic - Witchcraft - Contracts with the Demon - The Vampire - Voodoo

Author : Montague Summers
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-22
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781447499084

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The Gothic Quest - A History of the Gothic Novel by Montague Summers Pdf

“The Gothic Quest - A History of the Gothic Novel” is a 1938 treatise by Montague Summers on the subject of the Gothic novel, looking at its origins, evolution, and role in contemporary literature. Augustus Montague Summers (1880 – 1948) was an English clergyman and author most famous for his studies on vampires, witches and werewolves—all of which he believed to be very much real. He also wrote the first English translation of the infamous 15th-century witch hunter's manual, the “Malleus Maleficarum”, in 1928. Contents include: “The Romantic Feeling”, “Notes to Chapter I”, “The Publishers and the Circulating Libraries”, “Notes to Chapter II”, “Influences from Abroad”, “Notes to Chapter III”, “Historical Gothic”, “Notes to Chapters IV”, “Matthew Gregory Lewis”, etc. Other notable works by this author include: “A Popular History of Witchcraft” (1937), “Witchcraft and Black Magic” (1946), and “The Physical Phenomena of Mysticism” (1947). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

Author : F. Potter
Publisher : Springer
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2005-09-27
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780230512726

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The History of Gothic Publishing, 1800-1835 by F. Potter Pdf

To better understand and contextualise the twilight of the Gothic genre during the 1920s and 1830s, The History of Gothic Publishing, 1800-1835: Exhuming the Trade examines the disreputable aspects of the Gothic trade from its horrid bluebooks to the desperate hack writers who created the short tales of terror. From the Gothic publishers to the circulating libraries, this study explores the conflict between the canon and the twilight, and between the disreputable and the moral.

Author : Lynette Carpenter,Wendy K. Kolmar
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-28
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781317943525

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Ghost Stories by British and American Women by Lynette Carpenter,Wendy K. Kolmar Pdf

Originally published in 1998 and covering a tradition ignored by most critics, this bibliography assembles and documents a large body of supernatural fiction written by women in English from the end of the 18th century to the present. These stories, the work of women whose literary reputations, personal histories, and bodies of work vary widely, challenge the narrow way in which supernatural literature has traditionally been regarded: they indicate a much richer and more complex set of literary responses to the supernatural than has been hitherto acknowledged. The writers included range from Ann Radcliffe and the Gothic novelists to Louisa May Alcott, Charlotte Gilman, and Edith Wharton to such modern writers as Elizabeth Bowen, Jean Rhys, Muriel Spark, and A.S. Byatt. The volume will be of interest to literary and cultural historians and of particular importance to women's studies scholars.

Author : Montague Summers
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-06
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9783750481442

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A Gothic Bibliography (Unabridged) by Montague Summers Pdf

An important and unique work about Gothic fiction, by"the major anthologist of supernatural and Gothic fiction", Montague Summers.

Author : Various
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 573 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2023-09-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781528798853

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The Midnight Inkwell by Various Pdf

A haunting collection of classic short stories crafted by the visionary minds of thirteen pioneering women. Each tale in this carefully curated volume unveils the deliciously dark imaginations of classic literature's most beloved female authors. From Louisa May Alcott to Edith Nesbit to Charlotte Perkins Gilman, the gothic horror fiction of thirteen literary icons is featured in this macabre anthology. Unearth hidden horrors, psychological terrors, and evocative suspense in the chilling beauty of these writers' prose. This volume is part of the Mothers of the Macabre series, celebrating the gothic horror masterpieces of pioneering women writers who played a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the genre. These short stories have withstood the test of time, challenging societal norms and subverting expectations, and they continue to captivate today's reader with their enduring power to provoke horror.

Author : Edith Birkhead
Publisher : BoD - Books on Demand
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2023-09-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9791041953035

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The Tale Of Terror by Edith Birkhead Pdf

"The Tale of Terror" by Edith Birkhead is a collection of essays and writings that explore the themes and elements of Gothic literature. It provides an in-depth analysis of the Gothic genre, its origins, and its enduring appeal. The book delves into the historical context of Gothic literature, tracing its roots back to the 18th century and its connection to the Romantic movement. It discusses how Gothic literature emerged as a response to societal and cultural changes, including the Industrial Revolution and the Enlightenment. Birkhead's work also explores the key characteristics of Gothic fiction, such as gloomy and atmospheric settings, mysterious and haunted locations, and the use of supernatural elements. It delves into the psychological aspects of the genre, including the portrayal of madness and the exploration of the darker aspects of the human psyche. Throughout the book, Birkhead analyzes famous works of Gothic literature, including novels by authors like Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley, and Bram Stoker. She examines the role of women in Gothic fiction and their portrayal as victims or heroines. "The Tale of Terror" also provides insights into the cultural significance of the Gothic genre, its influence on other literary movements, and its impact on popular culture. It discusses how Gothic themes have persisted and evolved in various forms of media, from literature to film and beyond. In summary, Edith Birkhead's "The Tale of Terror" is a comprehensive exploration of the Gothic genre, offering readers a deeper understanding of its history, themes, and enduring legacy in literature and culture. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the rich and eerie world of Gothic fiction.

Author : Laurence Talairach
Publisher : University of Wales Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781786834614

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Gothic Remains by Laurence Talairach Pdf

The Gothic has always been fascinated with objects carrying with them a sense of horror – the decomposing body, the rigid corpse, the bleeding statue, the spectral skeleton – capable of creating a sublime form of beauty. Gothic Remains: Corpses, Terror and Anatomical Culture, 1764–1897 offers an exploration of those Gothic tropes and conventions that were most thoroughly steeped in the anatomical culture of the period – from skeletons, used to understand human anatomy, to pathological human remains exhibited in medical museums; from bodysnatching aimed at providing dissection subjects, to live-burials resulting from medical misdiagnoses and pointing to contemporary research into the signs of death. The historicist reading of canonical and less-known Gothic texts proposed throughout Gothic Remains, explored through the prism of anatomy, seeks to offer new insights into the ways in which medical practice and the medical sciences informed the aesthetics of pain and death typically read therein, and the two-way traffic that emerged between medical literature and literary texts.

Author : Franz J. Potter
Publisher : University of Wales Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781786836724

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Gothic Chapbooks, Bluebooks and Shilling Shockers, 17971830 by Franz J. Potter Pdf

This study is the first full-length study of the Gothic chapbook It contains a list of 400 Gothic chapbooks. The list provides bibliographical information as well as the location of the text. It provides biographical information on the publishers and booksellers involved in the development, production and dissemination of the Gothic chapbook.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1884
Category : Archaeology
ISBN : OXFORD:555011131

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The Antiquarian Magazine & Bibliographer by Anonim Pdf

Author : William Hughes,David Punter,Andrew Smith
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 880 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-06
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781119210412

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The Encyclopedia of the Gothic by William Hughes,David Punter,Andrew Smith Pdf

The Encylopedia of the Gothic features a series of newly-commissioned essays from experts in Gothic studies that cover all aspects of the Gothic as it is currently taught and researched, along with the development of the genre and its impact on contemporary culture. Comprises over 200 newly commissioned entries written by a stellar cast of over 130 experts in the field Arranged in A-Z format across two fully cross-referenced volumes Represents the definitive reference guide to all aspects of the Gothic Provides comprehensive coverage of relevant authors, national traditions, critical developments, and notable texts that define, shape, and inform the genre Extends beyond a purely literary analysis to explore Gothic elements of film, music, drama, art, and architecture. Explores the development of the genre and its impact on contemporary culture

Author : Jane Moore,John Strachan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2010-09-10
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9781137096708

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Key Concepts in Romantic Literature by Jane Moore,John Strachan Pdf

Key Concepts in Romantic Literature is an accessible and easy-to-use scholarly guide to the literature, criticism and history of the culturally rich and politically turbulent Romantic era (1789-1832). The book offers a comprehensive and critically up-to-date account of the fascinating poetry, novels and drama which characterized the Romantic period alongside an historically-informed account of the important social, political and aesthetic contexts which shaped that body of writing. The epochal poetry of William Wordsworth, William Blake, Mary Robinson, S. T. Coleridge, Charlotte Smith, P. B. Shelley, Lord Byron, John Keats, Felicia Hemans and Letitia Elizabeth Landon; the drama of Joanna Baillie and Charles Robert Maturin; the novels of Jane Austen and Mary Shelley; all of these figures and many more are insightfully discussed here, together with clear and helpful accounts of the key contexts of the age's literature (including the French Revolution, slavery, industrialisation, empire and the rise of feminism) as well as accounts of perhaps less familiar aspects of late Georgian culture (such as visionary spirituality, atheism, gambling, fashion, music and sport). This is the broadest guide available to late eighteenth and early 19th century British and Irish literature, history and culture.